Norman Mailer Quotes

Obsession is the single most wasteful human activity, because with an obsession you keep coming back and back and back to the same question and never get an answer.

Norman Mailer

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: novelist
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: January 31, 1923 - November 10, 2007

Topics

YouBackNeverHumanQuestionSame

I just wanted to paint and sketch and tell stories by drawing.

Robert Redford

DrawingSketchTellPaintJust

I believe that, by directing, it makes me a better executive as well.

John Lasseter

MeBelieveBetterI BelieveWell

I don't do too much outside of football during football season, because this is my job and I take it seriously. I don't do too much, don't really go out at all that much, don't eat out or anything, try to stay focused and stay to myself.

Robert Griffin III

MyselfFootballJobStay FocusedGo

There are few in America that really know how to take advantage of the current health care system.

Matthew Lesko

HealthCareAmericaKnowSystem

I hate wearin' sunglasses, to be honest with you. You don't need sunglasses in Ireland.

Tristan MacManus

HateSunglassesYouNeedHonest

Studio chief Winfield Sheehan wanted me to remain a little girl. If I lost my innocence, he said, it would show in my eyes.

Shirley Temple

GirlEyesMeInnocenceLostSaid

People tend to think of the quest as a sort of fanciful or fantastical form, but actually, I think it's pretty realistic. I think that story of gathering allies to your side - recruiting your band of companions - actually matches the shape of most great careers, most great lives.

Robin Sloan

GreatPeopleStoryThinkGathering

I just live in the moment. Or try to.

Russell Tovey

LiveMomentTryJust

Motherhood runs its own way and is measured with another watch that, unfortunately, we can't control.

Monica Cruz

ControlMotherhoodWayOwnWatch

For years, we have heard warnings that Europe needs to contribute more to NATO's capability.

Lord Robertson

MoreYearsEuropeNeedsCapability

If I had not actually got into this work and been called of God, I would back out. But I cannot back out: I have no doubt of the truth.

Joseph Smith, Jr.

WorkGodTruthDoubtBackOut

The thing that means the most to me is being remembered as a Yankee, because that's what I've always wanted to be, was to be a Yankee.

Derek Jeter

MeAlwaysRememberedBeingBecause

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